Ever since Rafael Palmeiro pointed his finger in denial at a Congressional panel, then later failed a drug test, the word of any baseball player accused of taking PEDs has been dismissed -- except for those who confess.

In this country, it's presumed innocent until proven guilty -- unless you're a professional ballplayer accused of PED use.

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